Deaths

Haggard grew up in Denton, graduating from Denton High School in 1976 and from Texas Women’s University in 1980. She worked as a dental hygienist since her graduation.

She was a Christian, a daughter, a sister, an aunt, a partner and a friend. She was an entertainer, a drama queen, a diva, a comedian and a prankster. She loved to laugh and play and tell stories, and she loved to travel.

Above all, she was a Texas cowgirl and a Haggard.

As an original member of the Women’s Chorus of Dallas, she sang for the Queen of England and at Carnegie Hall. She was re-baptized in 2005, renewing her commitment to her faith, and last January she traveled to Nigeria as a missionary.

A celebration of Haggard’s life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at White Rock Community Church, 9353 Garland Road.